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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
Optimal lineups are generated to demonstrate groups of players that work well together. This should be used only as a thought-starter for your lineups. This lineup may not conform to exact requirements of DraftKings (ie. players from one team), and may cross over multiple slates. For more detailed and customizable lineup generation, please use the NBA DraftKings Optimizer.
| PG | Terry Rozier |
| SG | Courtney Lee |
| SF | Tim Hardaway Jr. |
| PF | Enes Kanter |
| C | Jusuf Nurkic |
| G | Kyle Lowry |
| F | Paul George |
| Util | Mike Muscala |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 274.8 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $12,000 | 59.43 | 4.95 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $9,400 | 44.22 | 4.70 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $8,800 | 42.94 | 4.88 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $7,400 | 38.70 | 5.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terry Rozier | BOS | $7,000 | 38.37 | 5.48 |
| Jarrett Jack | NYK | $4,600 | 24.34 | 5.29 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $7,400 | 38.70 | 5.23 |
| Andrew Harrison | MEM | $4,600 | 23.60 | 5.13 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $8,500 | 42.45 | 4.99 |
| Terry Rozier | BOS | $7,000 | 38.37 | 5.48 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $7,900 | 37.61 | 4.76 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $7,100 | 34.66 | 4.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terry Rozier | BOS | $7,000 | 38.37 | 5.48 |
| Tim Hardaway Jr. | NYK | $5,700 | 29.99 | 5.26 |
| Andrew Harrison | MEM | $4,600 | 23.60 | 5.13 |
| Jeremy Lamb | CHA | $4,100 | 20.85 | 5.08 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,300 | 54.57 | 4.83 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $8,500 | 42.45 | 4.99 |
| Paul George | OKC | $8,200 | 40.98 | 5.00 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $7,100 | 34.66 | 4.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Hardaway Jr. | NYK | $5,700 | 29.99 | 5.26 |
| Jeremy Lamb | CHA | $4,100 | 20.85 | 5.08 |
| Evan Turner | POR | $3,900 | 19.76 | 5.07 |
| Courtney Lee | NYK | $5,100 | 25.63 | 5.03 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,300 | 54.57 | 4.83 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | NYK | $8,200 | 39.58 | 4.83 |
| Enes Kanter | NYK | $7,500 | 37.11 | 4.95 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $7,900 | 37.02 | 4.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Collins | ATL | $4,400 | 23.13 | 5.26 |
| Daniel Theis | BOS | $4,000 | 19.96 | 4.99 |
| Enes Kanter | NYK | $7,500 | 37.11 | 4.95 |
| Dragan Bender | PHO | $3,700 | 18.14 | 4.90 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwight Howard | CHA | $9,300 | 40.26 | 4.33 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | NYK | $8,200 | 39.58 | 4.83 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $8,600 | 38.54 | 4.48 |
| Enes Kanter | NYK | $7,500 | 37.11 | 4.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jusuf Nurkic | POR | $5,700 | 32.01 | 5.61 |
| John Collins | ATL | $4,400 | 23.13 | 5.26 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | TOR | $5,800 | 30.04 | 5.18 |
| Dewayne Dedmon | ATL | $4,600 | 23.62 | 5.13 |
Picks are based on historical performance and match-up. Picks are updated regularly, but we advise that you keep up to date on late-day roster moves and injuries – those are not taken into consideration. Sports from the Basement provides no warranty on these suggestions and readers should make picks at their own risk. Sample lineups are provided as thought-starters, and are not intended for direct use.